Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (BAM)vsGreat Elm Capital Corp (GECC)
BAM
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.
$46.70
+2.25%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $76.25B
GECC
Great Elm Capital Corp
$6.11
-3.93%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $84.88M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. generates 10687% more annual revenue ($5.07B vs $47.04M). BAM leads profitability with a 49.7% profit margin vs -70.1%. BAM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BAM
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
GECC
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Keeps 50 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 64.5%
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 23.8% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 97.8%
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 9.9x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -30.7% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BAM
The strongest argument for BAM centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 49.7% and operating margin at 64.5%. Revenue growth of 23.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : GECC
The strongest argument for GECC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : BAM
The primary concerns for BAM are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : GECC
The primary concerns for GECC are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.57 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BAM profiles as a growth stock while GECC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
BAM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
BAM is growing revenue faster at 23.8% — sustainability is the question.
BAM generates stronger free cash flow (339M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BAM scores higher overall (68/100 vs 36/100), backed by strong 49.7% margins and 23.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Brookfield Asset Management is a leading global alternative asset manager and one of the largest investors in real assets.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
Great Elm Capital Corporation is a business development company specializing in loans and mezzanines, mid-market investments.
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